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GL56 HXW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,565 mi
Last recorded165,565 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 HXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 165,565 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gaiter. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 165,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole in gaiter. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 158,688 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 150,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 142,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakesin poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2014 136,250 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 136,241 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 129,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,896 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,562 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,562 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,017 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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GL56 HXW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL56 HXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL56 HXW registered?

GL56 HXW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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